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OnePlus Nord now official

OnePlus going back to its roots

Published

July 21, 2020

Rodneil Quiteles

In case all the articles we’ve published leading up to the official launch didn’t tip you off, we’re pretty excited about the OnePlus Nord. Now, the phone is finally official following an augmented reality keynote launch.

Rumors and leaks weren’t lacking prior to the launch but now we finally have official specs.

The OnePlus Nord has a 6.44-inch 90Hz AMOLED display. Inside, it’s powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 and thus has support for 5G.

It comes in either 8GB or 12GB of RAM and storage options are 128GB and 256GB. It has a 4115mAh battery which supports WarpCharge 30T that can get you from 0 to 70% in 30 minutes.

As for the cameras, it has three at the back: A 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor with optical image stabilization. An 8MP ultra-wide angle camera, a 5MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro camera.

For selfies it has two: A 32MP wide angle lens, and an 8MP ultra-wide angle lens.

Why Nord?

OnePlus’ Carl Pei has previously answered in a tweet why they decided to name the phone Nord.

Some people have been asking what the Nord name means. It comes from the concept of true north. We each have this inner compass that guides us. This product line reminds us to always search for our true north, and we hope it will keep reminding you of yours.

— Carl Pei (@getpeid) July 1, 2020

This is a return to form for OnePlus which had always offered devices that are near-flagship level but for costs so much less. The company said the Snapdragon 765 SoC was a big key to this — a chip that delivers flagship-grade performance for most tasks.

They also made compromises in other parts of the phone. But as Michael Josh noted in our unboxing video, it “still feels premium with a nice, well-balanced heft to it.”

Now, about the for less part. Here’s pricing and availability.

Pricing and availability

The phone will come in two colors — Blue Marble and Gray Onyx. It will be sold in Europe and India starting August 4 with the following pricing:

8GB +128GB

EUR 399 (around US$ 460)
GBP 379
INR 27, 999

12GB + 256GB

EUR 499 (around US$ 570)
GBP 469
INR 29,999

India is also getting a 6GB +64GB variant priced at INR 24,999 and it will be available on September.

In the Philippines, it will arrive in mid-August with the same variants as Europe.

Watch our OnePlus Nord Unboxing and Hands-on

OnePlus Buds

Launched alongside the OnePlus Nord is the OnePlus Buds. It’s the company’s first true wireless earbuds and the reason why they held out is they wanted to get the battery life right.

On that note, the OnePlus Buds gets you to 10 hours of listening after charging for 10 minutes. Fully charged, the buds and case gives you up to 30 hours of listening time.

Pricing are as follows: EUR 89, US$ 79, and INR 4,990. Available will be announced shortly.

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TCL expands mobile lineup with latest NXTPAPER series

3 new smartphone models featuring a paper-like viewing experience

Published

August 10, 2026

GadgetMatch

TCL has expanded its mobile lineup with the launch of the latest NXTPAPER smartphone series.

Part of the new NXTPAPER roster are the NXTPAPER 60 Ultra, NXTPAPER 70 Pro, and K70 Power 4G.

The new generation of smartphones is designed to deliver smarter, more comfortable, and more powerful mobile experiences for today’s connected lifestyle.

At the heart of the lineup is the company’s proprietary NXTPAPER technology, and award-winning display innovation.

It combines both hardware and software advancements to reduce eyestrain while preserving vivid colors and sharp picture quality. The result is a paper-like viewing experience.

Bannering the roster is the NXTPAPER 60 Ultra. It is powered by a Dimensity 7400 Elite processor and runs on Android 16.

It comes with up to 512GB of internal storage and 12GB of base RAM, plus 12GB more for expansion.

In front is an expansive 7.2-inch 120Hz FHD+ display featuring Nxtpaper 4.0 and a 32MP selfie camera, while at the back is a 50MP main camera, along with a 50MP 3X telephoto camera.

This variant houses a 5,200mAh battery with support for 33W charging.

Right under the 60 Ultra is the NXTPAPER 70 Pro. It is powered by a Dimensity 7300 processor, and comes with a 6.9-inch 120Hz FHD+ display and a 50MP main shooter.

This model has 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It has a similar 5,200mAh battery with 33W charging.

Lastly, the K70 Power 4G is a budget choice, with a Helio G100 Ultra chipset, 6.75-inch 120Hz display, 4GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and a 50MP main camera.

Price, availability

In the Philippines, the latest NXTPAPER smartphones are available for the following pricing:

NXTPAPER 60 Ultra: PhP 35,995
NXTPAPER 70 Pro: PhP 22,995
K70 Power 4G: PhP 9,495

All devices are available through Shopee.

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Canva teams up with SB19 to turn A’TIN’s passion into creativity

Campaign lets fans access assets, editable templates, more

Published

August 8, 2026

GadgetMatch

Canva Philippines has joined forces with SB19 and Sony Music Entertainment to launch the “Kaya sa Canva” campaign.

This first-of-its-kind initiative is aimed at transforming the popular Filipino boy band’s fanbase into creators by giving them access to official design assets, exclusive templates, and powerful creative tools.

That’s of course as fans have a way of creating artwork, banners, and more outputs to honor their idols.

As such, the partnership enables the A’TIN (SB19’s fanbase) to access the Canva-exclusive SB19’s Creative Hub.

This dedicated space lets fans access assets, including SB19-inspired sticker packs, custom typography, and editable templates inspired by the group.

Fans around the world will initially have access to templates for photo-booth strips, wallpapers, posters, and videos.

The campaign will then expand with Canva-exclusive assets celebrating the group’s New Era, as well as their latest single, “Lawless”.

Meanwhile, the original song “KAYA” is accompanied with an upbeat music video, doubling as a love letter to A’TIN and a masterclass in Canva’s tools.

Every visual and animation is fan-inspired, a celebration of the creativity, passion, and dedication that’s defined in the community from day one.

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The iPhone 18 might sell out for an unexpected reason

The ongoing shortage might play a part in the phone selling out earlier than expected.

Published

August 7, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

An iPhone selling out is not news. Because of how popular the phones are, it’s within the realm of probability that Apple runs out of stock at some point. According to a new report, this year won’t be any different… but it’s for an entirely different reason.

First reported by analyst Tim Culpan, Apple is reportedly struggling to meet its demand for semiconductors for the iPhone 18 and the foldable iPhone. The ongoing memory shortage is cutting off Apple’s ability to deliver the required supply of smartphones in a timely fashion. The report even claims that TSMC, which helps produce the iPhone, is sitting on a shipment of processors, worth US$ 1 billion, that don’t have memory chips.

Now, Apple is still confident that it can weather the launch. However, if the shortage persists, the iPhone 18 generation will likely sell out much more quickly than expected.

It’s an interesting time for Apple to experience such a shortage. It’s been heavily rumored that the company will launch its very first foldable phone next month, creating a new market for the brand. Apple definitely wants this attempt to succeed after the tepid response to its last new product, the Vision Pro.